| City: | Dallesport, Washington |
| County: | Klickitat County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:14 AM |
| Population: | 1,183 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.6195, -121.1714 |
| Land Area: | 17.247 sq mi |
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Dallesport sits along the Columbia River in Klickitat County, Washington, directly across from The Dalles, Oregon. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the community's 26.8 square miles. The post office maintains 541 PO Boxes for a population of 1,183 residents and 479 households.
With 1.13 PO Boxes per household, the Dallesport post office serves slightly more than just local residents. This modest regional reach is typical of Columbia River communities where surrounding rural areas rely on the nearest post office. The community's geographic position along State Route 14 and proximity to The Dalles Dam make it a natural service point for the area.
The 1,183 residents live in a mixed delivery environment spanning both urban and rural routes. While classified as PO Box only, the ZIP includes one city carrier route and one rural route serving 127 delivery points. Street names like The Dalles Dam Road, Columbia Lane, and Old Ferry Road tell the story of a river community shaped by geography and infrastructure.
Housing stock is affordable. Median home values sit at $363,100, with 77% of households owning their homes. The median age of 48.7 years suggests a stable, established community. Educational attainment is relatively low, with only 19% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $67,313, which is near the national median.
The community's 16 business establishments employ 173 people. Transportation and warehousing employ a significant portion of the workforce, reflecting the area's position along a major highway and river corridor. Another 22.1% of workers work from home, which is above the national average.
Mail in Dallesport goes to PO Boxes exclusively. The proper address format is:
PO Box [number]
Dallesport, WA 98617
Street names reflect river geography and infrastructure: The Dalles Dam Road, Old Ferry Road, Columbia Lane, and Dock Road alongside a numbered grid typical of small Washington towns.
ZIP Code 98617 has 1,183 residents and 479 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 48.7 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.2%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,183Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,380Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 68.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,130Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 479Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $377,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.15Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,136 | 1,298 | 1,103 | 1,090 | 1,122 | 1,487 | 1,596 | 1,480 | 1,415 | 1,138 | 1,100 | 1,039 | 1,105 | 1,380 |
| Decennial Census | 1,042 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,183 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.7
Male Median Age: 45.8
Female Median Age: 51.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 34 | 42 | 27 | 47 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 44 | 25 | 36 | 29 | 37 | 59 | 65 | 13 | 18 | 42 | 8 |
| Female | 23 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 40 | 11 | 34 | 36 | 42 | 42 | 74 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 18 | 12 |
| Total | 57 | 65 | 58 | 78 | 44 | 54 | 69 | 55 | 59 | 72 | 71 | 79 | 133 | 104 | 51 | 54 | 60 | 20 |
| White: | 972 | 81.96% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 130 | 10.96% |
| Asian: | 13 | 1.10% |
| American Indian: | 36 | 3.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.17% |
| Other: | 33 | 2.78% |
| Total: | 1,186 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 608 | 51.39% | 45.8 years |
| Females: | 575 | 48.61% | 51.4 years |
| Total: | 1,183 | 100% | 48.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,144 | 82.90% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 20 | 1.45% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 87 | 6.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 129 | 15.65% |
| Total Population: | 1,380 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,164 | 84.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 216 | 15.65% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,130, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $20,633 (40.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,259. Family households earn a median of $77,054 versus $48,944 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,110). By gender, male median income is $50,887 and female is $40,458, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,429 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (22.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,497 | $46,322 | $46,250 | $47,344 | $50,313 | $51,411 | $66,757 | $67,679 | $54,871 | $57,772 | $59,315 | $58,450 | $67,313 | $71,130 |
| Median Family Income | $46,591 | $45,913 | $47,016 | $47,917 | $51,071 | $51,591 | $55,966 | $58,272 | $58,250 | $61,000 | $64,735 | $70,250 | $73,583 | $77,054 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $50,771 | $50,625 | $29,750 | $41,389 | $34,954 | $51,207 | $65,978 | $67,991 | $52,656 | $55,759 | $57,560 | $47,417 | $52,865 | $48,944 |
| Median Male Income | $43,229 | $43,700 | $40,395 | $41,736 | $0 | $52,295 | $51,318 | $54,716 | $53,987 | $56,144 | $59,449 | $64,542 | $66,225 | $50,887 |
| Median Female Income | $26,607 | $26,900 | $45,060 | $45,227 | $0 | $32,083 | $35,329 | $37,283 | $37,454 | $36,927 | $38,563 | $0 | $43,990 | $40,458 |
| Employed: | 628 | 55.72% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 499 | 44.28% |
| Total: | 1,127 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 138 | 21.97% |
| Service: | 124 | 19.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 113 | 17.99% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 116 | 18.47% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 137 | 21.82% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 628 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $377,900, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $171,400 (83.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $196,300. The median gross rent is $1,336, which is falls short of the national median ($1,413), is up $693 (107.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $392. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.20% (48.48% with a mortgage, 51.52% free-and-clear) and renters 20.80% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,500 | $206,300 | $188,800 | $183,100 | $150,200 | $156,900 | $173,700 | $176,300 | $181,600 | $201,200 | $273,800 | $321,500 | $363,100 | $377,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 54 | 41.54% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 32 | 24.62% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 19 | 14.62% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 25 | 19.23% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $643 | $634 | $609 | $614 | $626 | $0 | $1,091 | $1,016 | $944 | $926 | $1,049 | $1,182 | $1,419 | $1,336 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 240 | 38.40% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 255 | 40.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 130 | 20.80% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 625 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 625 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 625 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 453 | 72.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 172 | 27.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 625 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 85.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 60.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 6.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (40.07%). College enrollment is 13.13%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 25 | 2.47% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 120 | 11.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 298 | 29.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 205 | 20.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 180 | 17.77% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 117 | 11.55% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 68 | 6.71% |
| Total: | 1,013 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 868 | 85.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 185 | 18.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 737 | 43.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 831 | 49.17% |
| No Insurance: | 122 | 7.22% |
| Total: | 1,690 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,568 | 92.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.4% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 10.1% | 11.3% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 15.4% | 7.8% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 28 | 9.43% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 111 | 37.37% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 119 | 40.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 39 | 13.13% |
| Total: | 297 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 28 | 9.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 258 | 86.87% |
ZIP Code 98617 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 150 people with an annual payroll of $9,249,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 589Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 17Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,285,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,249,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 150Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98617 is located in Klickitat County, Washington, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Washington's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 98617. It covers 17.247 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.929 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 17.247 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.929 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19250.22 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5316550Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Dallesport CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98617 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.